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Menopause Expert: Belly Fat Grows During Menopause! Your Estrogen Levels Are Controlling You & This Hormone Is Quietly Killing Your Sex Life!
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Sara Szal, a Harvard-trained expert in hormones and precision medicine, discusses the often-overlooked hormonal connections to belly fat, stress, and overall health. She highlights how trauma can manifest in health issues and critiques conventional medicine for its lack of personalized approaches. Sara reveals the importance of regulating cortisol and testosterone levels, and offers nutritional advice to maintain balance. She emphasizes that understanding one's unique health journey is crucial in managing symptoms, especially during menopause.
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- A large percentage of women experience untreated symptoms related to menopause, emphasizing the need for better awareness and medical intervention.
- Hormonal imbalances significantly impact physical and mental health, with elevated cortisol levels linked to stress and weight gain in women.
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Underdiagnosed Female Hormonal Health
A significant percentage of women, between 30% to 75%, do not receive adequate treatment for perimenopause and menopause. Many women struggle with symptoms like unexpected weight gain, mood swings, and reduced libido, often feeling confused about these changes. The podcast emphasizes that over 100 symptoms related to menopause exist, yet awareness about them remains low. The key takeaway is that many of these menopausal symptoms can be managed and are even preventable with appropriate medical and lifestyle interventions.
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